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UPIKE | University of Pikeville - Pikeville, Kentucky
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University of Pikeville students named 2026 Ledford Scholars
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is proud to announce that seven students have been selected as 2026 Ledford Scholars through the Appalachian College Association (ACA). The Ledford Scholars Program, named in honor of Colonel Lee B. Ledford, provides financial support for undergraduate students pursuing summer and fall research projects at ACA member institutions. This competitive […]
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: University of Pikeville students named 2026 Ledford Scholars
KYCOM Awarded $400,000 ARC Grant to Expand Simulation Lab
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support the expansion and modernization of its clinical simulation lab. ARC uses congressionally appropriated funds to invest in Appalachia’s economic and community development through grants. The ARC grant program provides financial assistance to […]
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: KYCOM Awarded $400,000 ARC Grant to Expand Simulation Lab
University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine Earns National Recognition in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) has earned national recognition from the U.S. News & World Report in its 2026 rankings of the best medical schools in the United States. This acknowledgment underscores KYCOM’s mission to prepare highly skilled osteopathic physicians and expand access to care in underserved and rural communities. KYCOM’s […]
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: University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine Earns National Recognition in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
UPIKE Earns National Recognition for Play Therapy Education
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) School of Social Work has received national recognition for its leadership in mental health education, earning designation as an Approved Center for Play Therapy Education from the Association for Play Therapy (APT). The newly established Appalachian Institute for Play Therapy at UPIKE is now officially recognized by APT, marking a […]
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: UPIKE Earns National Recognition for Play Therapy Education
UPIKE Names Kate Hensley Director of Marketing and Communications
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) has announced the promotion of Kate Hensley, MBA, to the director of marketing and communications (MarComm) position. Hensley brings 11 years of dedicated service to UPIKE, where she has established a reputation as a creative, strategic and highly collaborative leader. Most recently serving as interim director of MarComm, Hensley has […]
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: UPIKE Names Kate Hensley Director of Marketing and Communications
UPIKE Launches New Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) has announced the launch of a new Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MBS), a fully online graduate program designed to prepare students for medical school, dental school, optometry programs and other professional health careers. The 30-credit, non-thesis program is delivered in an accelerated eight-week course […]
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: UPIKE Launches New Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
KYCO Hosted White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2028
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) held its traditional White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, March 28, in the Health Professions Education Building on UPIKE’s campus. Fifty-two members of the Class of 2028 received their white coats in the presence of family, friends and others from the campus community. White coat ceremonies are widely […]
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: KYCO Hosted White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2028
UPIKE Announces Second Year of Allegheny Civic Fellowship
The University of Pikeville’s (UPIKE) Center for Public Service is proud to announce the second year of the Allegheny Civic Fellowship, a three-week non-residential summer camp dedicated to cultivating future citizens in Eastern Kentucky. Building on the success of its inaugural year, the fellowship will once again bring together high school students from Eastern Kentucky […]
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: UPIKE Announces Second Year of Allegheny Civic Fellowship
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